Presentations at Professional Meetings (peer-reviewed)
Castaneda-Sound, C.L., Comas-Diaz, L., Gallardo, M.E., & Solorzano, B. (2011). Mentoring Latinas: Diverse perspectives of best practices.Presented at the 119th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Washington, D.C.
Cervantes, J.M., Arciniega, M.G., Casas, J.M., & Gallardo, M.E. (2011). Latino males and their masculinities. Presented at the 119th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Washington, D.C.
Gallardo, M.E., & Vasquez, M.J.T. (2010). Ethics and cultural responsiveness: Latina/o specific considerations and guidelines. Presented at the Biannual National Latina/o Psychological Association Conference, San Antonio, TX.
Gallardo, M.E. (moderator), Cervantes, J.M., Hurwich, J., Sayyedi, M., & Soltani, A. (2010). Immigration laws and the impact on families and communities. Presented at the Annual Convention of the California Psychological Association, Costa Mesa, CA.
Sommers-Flanagan, J., Hays, P.A., Sommers-Flanagan, R., Gallardo, M.E., Poyrazil, S., & Sue, D.W. (2009, August). Initial interview: Essential principles and techniques with diverse clients. Presented at the 117th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Toronto, Canada.
Anderson, C.W. (Chair), Linder-Crow, J., Gallardo, M.E., Peck, J., Harbin, J.J., Green, R.J., Russell, G.M., & Cerbone, A.R. (2009, August). Opposing discriminatory legislation and initiatives aimed at LGB persons. Presented at the 117th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Toronto, Canada.
Gallardo, M.E. (Chair), Rego, S.A., & Iwamasa, G.Y. (2009, August). To be or not to be: PhD/PsyD stereotypes revisited. PhD/PsyD stereotypes revisited. Plenary Session Presented at the 117th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Toronto, Canada.
Invited Presentations/Workshops (*peer-reviewed)
*Gallardo, M.E. (2011, September). Race and culture in professional psychology: Understanding Latinas/os in context. Presented at The School of Professional Psychology at Forest Institute, Springfield, MO.
*Gallardo, M.E. (2011, March). Bridging the gap between tradition and evidence: Culturally responsive work with Latino communities. The Harm Reduction Therapy Center, San Francisco & Marin Co., CA.
*Gallardo, M.E. (2011, February). From Hispanic to Latino to cultural acceptance and understanding: Community and international-based perspectives. Presented at the Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Latina/o Mental Health Conference, Irvine, CA.
*Gallardo, M.E. (2010, December). Bridging the gap between tradition and evidence: Culturally responsive work with Latino communities. The Harm Reduction Therapy Center, San Francisco, CA..
*Gallardo, M.E. (2010, November). Eliminating mental health disparities through the delivery Of culturally responsive research, education and prevention: Creating multiple points Of access. Orange County Healthcare Agency, Center for Excellence, Orange County, CA..
*Gallardo, M.E. (2010, November). Does a square peg fit into a round hole?: Liberating Latino communities in context. Star View Community Services, Carson, CA.
Gallardo, M.E. (2010, November). Developing a professional identity: Expanding roles for the PsyD. California Lutheran University, Thousand Oaks, CA.
*Gallardo, M.E. (2010, August). Social responsibility and sociopolitical development: Applications and implications for training the next generation of psychologists. Diversity Project 2000 and Beyond, Presented at the 118th Annual American Psychological Association, San Diego, CA.
Gallardo, M.E. (2010, July). Responding to the Needs of Latino Communities: Developing Individual and Systemic Cultural Responsiveness. American Red Cross, Orange County Chapter, Santa Ana, CA.
*Gallardo, M.E. (2010, June). Liberation Psychology and Sociopolitical Development: Applications and Implications for Community Mental Health. Did Hirsch Community Mental Health Services, Culver City, CA.
*Gallardo, M.E. (2010, June). Latino men, masculinity and intimate partner violence. 2nd National Psychotherapy with Men Conference, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX.
*Gallardo, M.E. (2010, February). Cultural responsive therapy with diverse populations. communities. Kaiser Permanente, Oakland, CA.
*Gallardo, M.E. (2010, January). Responding to the needs of diverse communities: Developing individual and systemic cultural responsiveness. University of California, San Diego, Counseling and Psychological Services, San Diego, CA.
*Gallardo, M.E. (2010, January). Practice-based evidence: Working clinically and culturally with diverse communities. The Wright Institute and The Alameda County Psychological Association, Oakland, CA.
*Gallardo, M.E. (2009, November). Cultural considerations in working with diverse communities. Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services, Inglewood, CA.
*Gallardo, M.E. (2009, November). What works and why: Culturally responsive evidence-based practice. Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health Psychological Services Annual Luncheon, Los Angeles, CA.
Gallardo, M.E. (2009, November). Culturally responsive therapy: Working with Latino clients. Center for Autism and Related Disorders (C.A.R.D.), Tarzana, CA.
*Gallardo, M.E. (2009, October). Evidence-based practices with diverse populations. San Diego County Psychological Association Fall Conference, San Diego, CA.
*Gallardo, M.E. (2009, September). Culturally responsive assessment and diagnosis. Metropolitan State Hospital, Norwalk, CA.
*Gallardo, M.E., Iwamasa, G.Y., & Rego, S.A. (2009, August). Plenary- To be or not to be: PhD/PsyD stereotypes revisited. Presented at the 117th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Toronto, Canada.
*Martin, J.N., Blanton, J.S., Bray, J., Gallardo, M.E., Newman, G., & Nordal, K. (2009, April). Opening plenary session: Taking charge of our future as psychologists-California and beyond. California Psychological Association Annual Convention, Oakland, CA.
Gallardo, M.E. (2009, April). Creating a professional career path: Getting out and getting connected. University of La Verne, La Verne, CA.
